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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents Our School Priorities are Feedback for Learning and Reading This term we have spent time and resources looking at individual students and ensuring they are demonstrating improvement in reading over the term. We have used the case management approach to look deeply into the students needs and ensure classroom strategies are put in place to build skills and improve reading. I have been very impressed by the results students have achieved. All teachers have come off line this term to work together in year levels and continuing the work of feedback for learning in mathematics. All year levels have developed learning lad-ders to assist students to know what they can do and what they need to do to improve. We will share and explain these to parents in Term 4.
Fete Update On Friday 8 September the school oval will be closed to students and parents from 9.00am to facilitate fete setup. If your child is picked up from Carberry Street in the afternoon, they will be unable to walk across the oval to get to Carberry Street. Please speak to your child/ren about alternate arrangements for pickup on the day i.e. a different pick up location or a differ-ent route to access Carberry Street. Thank you for your cooperation as we prepare for this wonderful event.
See You At The Fete! Thank you to the Fete committee and all volunteers who have worked together to bring this event to our whole community. The opening ceremony will be in the undercover /assembly area at 11am I am looking for-ward to seeing you all there. A special thank you to all our sponsors, in particular our our platinum sponsor Garry Jones from McGrath.
2018 Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Options As you know we have struggled meeting the community demands for Outside School Hours Care. While we are looking to expand capacity for our P&C run Wilston Kids Care it will not assist options for the beginning of 2018. As an alternative we are exploring relationships with other providers. Grange Thistle Football Club is excited to be offering an after school soccer program at Wil-ston State School from Term 4 this year. This program will be available on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:15-5:00pm and may be an alternative to Wilston Kids Care for girls and boys who enjoy an active afternoon of sport and games. Many Wilston State School children already play soccer at Grange Thistle Football club, which is based just around the corner at Lanham Park and, like the school, is almost 100 years old. Through this program the club hopes to strengthen its relationship with the school and encourage more children to participate in sporting activities. Please refer to the brochures at the end of the newsletter for further details. You can sign up through https://www.grangethistle.com/after-school-programs. Note that this is an independ-ent offering not associated with the Wilston State School or the P&C. Flyers will go home with students early next week.
Jude Fountain Principal
Term 3. Issue 9. 7 September 2017.
DATE CLAIMERS
7 September Assembly Whole School – Star Awards
9 September School Fete 11 September School Photos 12 September School Photos 13 September School Photos 14 September Science Comp entries due
No Assembly due to school pho-tos
15 September Last day of Term 3 2 October Queens Birthday 3 October First day of Term 4 5 October Assembly – Prep to Year 2 6 October Summer Gala Day 9 October Prep Open Afternoon Surnames
A-I 10 October Prep Open Afternoon Surnames
J-Q 11 October Prep Open Afternoon Surnames
R-Z ` Spring Concert 12 October Assembly - Year 3 to 6 13 October Summer Gala Day Music Fest. Strings – Ferny
Grove SS 19 October Assembly – Whole School –
Performance Choir and Ensem-bles (2.00pm) P&C Meeting D Block
20 October Summer Gala Day 24 October Year 1 to Caboolture Historical
Village 25/26 October Year 4 Camp Group 1 26/27 October Year 4 Camp Group 2 26 October Assembly – Prep to Year 2 27 October Summer Gala Day (Wet Day) 1 November Yr 4, 5 and 6 Puberty Talks 2 November Yr 4, 5 and 6 Puberty Talks Assembly – Whole School –
Music Count Us In. 11.30am 6 November Year 5 to City Streets 7 November Yr 4, 5 and 6 Puberty Talks
Year 5 to City Streets 8 November Yr 4, 5 and 6 Puberty Talks
Year 5 to City Streets
STAR AWARDS
This week the following students received STAR Awards to acknowledge that they care for themselves, others, their learning and our School.
Prep Isa M PA, William Crosisca PA, Scarlett H PB, Evie B PB, Lachlan W PC, Zoe E PC, Finn H PD, Amelia K PD, Eliza B PE, Hugo W PE, Mitch-ell N PF, Cooper B PF.
Year 1 Julia C 1A, Ella K 1A, Jake B 1B, Emma Y 1B, Scarlett P 1C, Jim G 1C, Siale H 1D, Jarvis M 1D, Marli B 1E, Hugh S 1E.
Year 2 Sophie B 2A, Audrey B 2A, Mia H 2B, Kaia T 2B, Charlize B 2C, George P 2C, Sasha B 2D, Angus C 2D, Gracie M 2E, Hamish C 2E, Kai H 2F, Alexis C 2F.
Year 3 Isla B 3A, Zavier M 3A, Otis B 3B, Lilly R 3B, Art S 3C, Andrew S 3C, Pax P 3D, Suraya M 3D, Ben R 3E, Sierra W 3E.
Year 4 Declan C 4A, Ava Mc 4A, Maya H 4B, Archer C 4B, Ava S 4C, James W 4C, Annabel S 4D, Tomos P 4D, Freya E 4E, Harry D 4E.
Year 5 Georgie M 5A, Jack B 5A, Emily C 5B, Oscar S 5B, Zeth M 5C, Harper M 5C, Claire S 5D, Oliver F 5D.
Year 6 Mina T 6A, Aidan T 6A, Ezra N 6B, Guillaume K 6B, Nika F 6C, Hannah M 6C, Marco DT 6D, Spencer W 6D.
WELL DONE AWARDS
Last Thursday the following students were recognised and received Well Done Awards.
Prep Leo P PA, Max M PA, Rodrigo P PA, Zoe H PB, Jonathan H PB, Maya C PB, Chloe T PD, Hudson W PD, Leo C PE, Claudia F PE, Remy G PF, Phoenix B PF.
Year 1 Evie T 1A, Imogen T 1A, Jasper S 1B, Georgia M 1B, Callum P-D 1B, Eduardo B 1C, Lily T 1C, Alex B 1C. Year 2 Leighton B 2A, Eamon C 2A, Ben D-F 2B, Tully H 2B, May Mc 2C, Mitchell G 2C, Eadie W 2C, Charlotte K 2C, Ava C-B 2D, Mathew R 2D, Elijah T 2E, Emily D 2E, Chloe L 2F, Quinn Mc 2F, Steve P-M 2F.
WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN 2017
Our school is participating in the Woolworths Earn and Learn stickers again this year. If you or extend-ed family have Earn & Learn stickers from Wool-worths please stick them on the sheets sent home this week and then place them in the box in the school office foyer before 19 September 2017. A box has also been placed outside Woolworths Stafford. We thank you for your support and hope that our school receives some wonderful resources from this event.
BRISBANE LEADERS MATHS TOURNA-MENT
On Monday this week, 2 teams of 5 students participated in the annual Brisbane Leaders Maths Tournament at Albany Hills State School. The children gave up their lunch hours to train for this event and we would like to congratulate them on their hard work and commitment.
Team A: Hannah Mc, Isabella S, Zoe A, Zac L and Carson P. Team B: Kate I, Tom S, Angus K, Ben B and Nick H.
Team B was awarded 2nd place whilst Team A came a commendable 8th.
Ms Dietz and Mrs Paulsen would like to thank the parents and grandpar-ents who transported the students to the venue.
NEWS FROM SCIENCE
2017 Primary Research Project—Term 4 All interested Year 5 and 6 students are invited to participate in the 2017 Primary Research Project.
The Primary Research Project is an online, multiple-choice competition (40 questions on 8 different topics: Inventors & Explorers, Environmental Matters, Sport, Entertainment & Festivals, etc.) which requires a maxi-mum of 4 hours over a 10-day period (17-27 October 2017; Term 4, Weeks 3-4). Students are encouraged to use the internet, encyclopedi-as, dictionaries, and any other library resources at their disposal to an-swer the questions. The Primary Research Project is an extra-curricular competition: students are required to research the an-swers at home, or during school breaktimes.
The Primary Research Project provides an opportunity for students to research, interpret and evaluate information. All participating students will receive a certificate. Further information can be found at www.GiantClassroom.com.au.
The cost is $7 per student. Wilston State School has a total of 50 places reserved in the Primary Research Project, so register your inter-est before Friday, 15 September 2017 (Term 3, Week 10). Permission forms are available from Mr Brendan Medlin (Science Room, F Block; email [email protected]).
Science Club – Term 4 Science Club is trialling a new approach at Wilston State School for Term 4. Students will be asked to sign up and commit to a regular Tuesday lunchtime activity during the term. Participants in Science Club will be limited to 20 Year 3-6 students. This extra-curricular activity will appear on each participating student’s Semester 2 report card. Interest-ed students should approach Mr Brendan Medlin (Science Room, F
Block) for more information. There is no cost but parental permis-sion is required. Science News – Donations Wanted The Science Room is looking for donations of used plastic soft drink bottles (1.25L and larger sizes, preferably with caps), plastic “pop-top” water bottles and ice-cream containers (any size, preferably with lids). Any donations can be left at the Science Room (F Block).
Wilston Science Competition Reminder Entries in the Wilston Science Competition are due on Thursday, 14 September 2017. Entries, along with a completed and signed ENTRY FORM/DECLARARATION, can be left at the Science Room (F Block). The ENTRY FORM/DECLARATION is the last page in the Competition Handbook. Any questions should be directed to Mr Brendan Medlin at [email protected]. If students need to finish up entries over the school holidays, an extension can be organised. Please contact me if your entry requires an extension. Judging of the competition will not start until the second week of Term 4.
NEWS FROM HPE
Summer Gala Days Training for the upcoming gala days has begun. There are some stu-dents who have other commitments that may clash with training times. There is no pressure for these students to forgo their prior commitments to make training. Students will need to discuss this with their coaches. A gala day code of behaviour form will be coming home with students this week. This needs to be completed and returned this term to the student’s class room teacher. This will ensure they are eligible to attend the gala days.
Rodney Bell
PE Specialist
CHOIR NEWS
We look forward to seeing you at the School Fete this Saturday! • Arrive at stage 12pm - Perform 12.15pm. • Free dress with tropical costume item and Banana!
The Wilston Wonders Choir Photo will be taken this coming Monday morning at 9am. Students are required to wear their formal school uni-form.
Dates to Remember:
• Spring Concert – Evening of Wednesday Oct 11. • Prestige Music Fest Competition – Saturday Oct 28, 12pm for
1pm performance.
FROM THE STRINGS DEPARTMENT
All Expression of Interest forms for the Strings Program (Year 2) and the Band Program (Year 3) are due back tomorrow to the office via the blue bag. Year 2 Parents: Please note that students are only permitted to learn one instrument at school so if your child wishes to play a wood-wind, brass or percussion instrument, they will need to wait until semes-ter 2 in 2018 to apply for the Band Program.
BRASS WOODWIND & PERCUSSION
Instrumental music recruiting for Band in 2018 Hi to all current Year 3 families. Could you please check that your stu-dent brought home the "expression of interest" blue form last week. Returning this form by Friday the 15 September is required if you wish
your student to be considered for a place in the band (woodwind, brass, percussion) from next year. Following Department guidelines students who are already in the Strings Program cannot swap to band. Please contact me if you did not receive the blue coloured "expression of interest", need another copy or have any questions.
Colin McIntyre, senior instrumental music teacher, band program. email: [email protected]
TUCKSHOP NEWS
Roster for week beginning 11 September 2017 Monday11 CLOSED Tuesday 12 Roxanne Schofield Wednesday 13 Christine Matheson, Kelly Smith Thursday 14 Natalie McMaster, Bev Mitchell, Kate Thurston Friday 15 Tarah Hastie, Sue Anderson, help needed.
Roster for first week back from holidays.
Roster for the week beginning 2nd October 2017 Monday CLOSED Tuesday 3 rd Mel Muir-Gould , help needed Wednesday 4 th Kate Usher, Liezel Bossoff Thursday 5 th Chloe Smith, Wendy Bensley, Catherine Cox Friday 6th Kathy Davies, Janice Nykiel help needed.
Bec Macdonald 0448 804 279 [email protected]
Dot Milne 0408 729 021
FROM THE UNIFORM/BOOKSHOP
Stocking up for a new school year takes time and in the last week we’ve been unpacking a new shipment of microfibre and gaberdine shorts to get ready for 2018. We’ve got more shirts, dresses and skorts on the way too. There’s always something going on behind the scenes at the Uniform shop.
Here’s a few more things you need to know this week:
Opening times: The Uniform Shop and Bookshop is open this Friday and next Wednesday and Friday before the holidays. In Term 4 we will be open on the first day of school. Our opening times for Term 4 are Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8.15am-9.45am. We are located in D Block, next to the Tuckshop. MunchMonitor: Order all your uniform and stationery items online at www.munchmonitor.com. Username: wilstonss and Password: munch4051. Please place orders by 9.15am on Wednesday and Friday. This will ensure orders are deliv-ered to teachers’ pigeonholes for class delivery on those days.
Senior Shirts: For current Year 5 students, Term 4 is when we’ll be organising your Senior Shirts for next year. Look out for a notice about this in the first few weeks of next term as we need to finalise orders before the end of school. The Senior Shirt is worn with great pride by our senior students who become leaders in the school and mentors for other students.
Entertainment Books: The Entertainment Book is full of discounts to keep everyone in the family entertained these school holidays. If you order online, the book will be delivered for free to your home and we still have copies available at the Uniform/Bookshop if you want to drop in and buy one directly. The books cost $65 and are full of restaurant, cafe, shopping, cinema, theatre, accommodation and travel discounts. You’ll also be helping the school as 20 per cent of all book sales go back to us.
There are plenty of local businesses that have discounts in the Enter-tainment Book, including Brew Master’s, Harry’s Diner, The Rusty Bur-row, Tomato Brothers Wilston, Viet Lotus and Willow and Spoon. Order online at www.entbook.com.au/221987b or pick one up at the Uniform Shop or the Office.
Tip of the week: Don’t forget school photos are being taken next week, September 11-13. Spruce up your formal uniform with hair accessories, a new dress for girls or a formal check shirt for girls or boys and don’t forget black shoes with either our school socks or plain white socks.
Did you know: Our winter jacket sale is continuing. You can buy one of our old style jackets for $20 instead of the usual $45. We have sizes 4 and 6 remaining but you can only buy them over the counter so come in and grab a bargain.
Ever Onward Wilston!
Janice Nykiel and Debra Bela – Convenors Ph: 3552 8490/0403 153 096 (Janice) / 0412 417 552 (Debra)
NEWS FROM WILSTON SWIM CLUB
Would you like to be a Wilston Croc? Sign- on for the new season will be held at the fete this Saturday. You will find us next to the sau-sage sizzle on the school oval! If you are not able to make the fete please see Kirsten in the pool office next week or email [email protected] to sign up.
There are only 4 weeks until swim club kicks off for the 2017- 18 sea-son. The next Swim Club Committee Meeting is this Thursday 7 Sep-tember at 7:00pm. New members are always welcome and there are many ways to be involved in our swim community. There are a number of positions currently vacant which need to be filled prior to the season commencing. The Crocs are in urgent need of a canteen convenor. This is not a time consuming role and it would be a shame if the canteen did not open on club nights due to this position being va-cant. This role can be shared between a couple of volunteers/ families if preferred.
Term 4 Learn to Swim – Bookings are now open for term 4 lessons. Get in quick as places are filling fast! Learn to swim holiday inten-sives will be held from Monday 25 September – Friday 29 September from 8:30am. We offer 5 x 30min lessons, at the same time every day, with the same experienced learn to swim instructor. Lessons com-mence from 8:30am. Total cost for the five days is $68. Places are limited. For more information and bookings please email [email protected] or visit the pool office.
The Crocs will be holding September Holiday Squads from Monday 18 - Friday 22 September and Monday 25 – Friday 29 September. The squad will run from 7:00am – 9:30am each day. Noel will be running a fun program consisting of pool and dry land games. The cost is $10 a session or $70 unlimited. See you at the pool!
WILSTON STEM ROBOTICS Beginners Robotic Workshop Are you 9yrs + and interested in robotics? Come and join our awe-some Beginners Workshop for Robotics STEM Club. On Thursdays at 6:15pm – 8pm and bring along your parent. We have shared laptops if you need. $40 /term.
Email :[email protected]
First Lego League Our two teams will be focused on Hydrodynamics this year at QUT. How do we reuse, transport, save and clean our water! All students are required to provide their ideas for voting next Monday. Nomina-tions for team captains will also be voted upon next week.
Robotic Camp Robotic students are invited to attend the family camp on the 24 – 26 November. Please email [email protected] with number of children and adults that will be attending.
